Text:NPT CONFERENCE AGREES TO EXTEND TREATY INDEFINITELY
(NPT Text: decision on indefinite extension) (270)
United Nations -- Delegates to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
review and extension conference May 11 adopted by consensus a decision to
extend the life of the treaty indefinitely.

Following is the text of the decision:
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Draft decision proposed by the President
The Conference of the States Party to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of
Nuclear Weapons (hereinafter referred to as "the Treaty") convened in New
York from 17 April to 12 May 1995, in accordance with articles VIII,3 and
X,2 of the Treaty,

Having reviewed the operation of the Treaty and affirming that there is a
need for full compliance with the Treaty, its extension and its universal
adherence, which are essential to international peace and security and the
attainment of the ultimate goals of the complete elimination of nuclear
weapons and a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and
effective international control.

Having reaffirmed article VIII,3 of the Treaty and the need for its
continued implementation in a strengthened matter and, to this end,
emphasizing the Decision on Strengthening the Review Process for the Treaty
and the Decision on Principles and objectives for nuclear non-proliferation
and disarmament also adopted by the conference,

Having established that the Conference is quorate in accordance with article
X,2 of the Treaty.

Decides that, as a majority exists among States party to the Treaty for its
indefinite extension, in accordance with its article X,2, the Treaty shall
continue in force indefinitely.